Job Details

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Instructor 9 Mo

Working Title Instructor of English (Writing)

Position # F00588

Department English and Philosophy

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Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Faculty

# of openings:

1

Location:

Telecommute - Jonesboro Campus

Proposed Salary Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Closing:

5/20/24

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Arkansas State University is seeking to hire a dynamic and passionate individual to join our team as an English Instructor, specializing in teaching general education courses, primarily Composition I and II. The ideal candidate will also have the capability to instruct world literature courses. This position primarily involves online teaching, with most courses offered asynchronously and occasionally synchronously via Zoom

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teaching load of the faculty is normally 5 courses per semester

• Work closely with the Director of First Year Writing to ensure alignment with goals of the composition curriculum

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students in an online setting

Familiarity with Canvas or similar learning management systems for course delivery and management

Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and student needs

General Days/Hours:

Online delivery

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Additional hours as requested and/or needed (for zoom classes)

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

This position has been identified as a telecommuting position. The duties are performed during standard work hours of 8am-5pm at a predefined and approved work location. Individuals filling this role must have dedicated work space that provides privacy and security related to the work being performed. Additionally, individuals must have secure internet access with appropriate upload/download capabilities to perform the duties associated with the position. Individuals in this position will be required to review and acknowledge the Telecommuting Guidelines and Telecommuting Agreement for A-State

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Master's Degree in English

Previous experience teaching composition and/or literature courses, preferably in an online or distance learning environment

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E-Verify Right to Work:

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